The Dodge County Sheriff's Office and officers from the Columbus Police Department responded to a report of an intoxicated man causing a disturbance and exhibiting threatening behavior toward members of the public at River Run Dog Park, located in the Town of Elba, Sunday night, June 14 around 6:56 p.m.

Law enforcement personnel located the suspect and attempted to make contact with him. The suspect fired at responding officers and deputies, striking one Dodge County Sheriff's deputy.

The injured deputy sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to UW Hospital, in Madison.

The suspect retreated into his vehicle. Responding law enforcement sought cover, secured the area, and coordinated a tactical rescue of the injured deputy. Officers and deputies then established a secure perimeter.

Following the shooting, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office requested additional assistance from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office to ensure the safety of the public.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office Emergency Response Team responded under mutual aid. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office remained involved.

Law enforcement personnel located the suspect deceased inside his vehicle. The suspect died from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

At no time during this incident did any law enforcement officer discharge a firearm.

The shelter-in-place order has been lifted, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. Law enforcement does not believe any additional suspects were involved in this incident.

Investigators have advised that a handgun was recovered near the suspect.

The deputy was released from the hospital.

Assisting agencies included the Columbus Police Department, Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Columbia County Sheriff's Office Emergency Response Team, Dodge County Emergency Response Team, LifeStar EMS, Beaver Dam Fire Department, Beaver Dam Paramedics, and the Wisconsin State Patrol.